Herbert Gundlach

Gundlach, Herbert Franklin "Herb" FITCHBURG/OREGON-Herbert F. "Herb" Gundlach, age 87, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born on the family farm on Feb. 20, 1931, the son of Ged and Frances (Lalor) Gundlach. Herb served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957, as a tank commander with rank of staff sergeant. He married Jeanne Whalen on Dec. 2, 1967, at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, in Oregon. Herb farmed in Fitchburg on the Gundlach family farm and then worked for Haight Equipment as a parts and shop manager. Later, he became property manager for Bill Tesnow and then for Tom and Diane Thompson for many years. In 2018, Herb retired from Gunderson Funeral Homes where he served as funeral director assistant for the past 25 years. Herb played the organ for Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church for 63 years beginning in 1946. He played the accordion with "Don Ring and the Rhythm Kings" and "Don Frey and the Caravans" for 43 years. Herb enjoyed raising white doves for dove releases as a hobby. Herb is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Alan (Dawn) Gundlach; sisters, Evelyn Paus, Jean Wescott, and Peggy Riley; brothers, Howard Gundlach and Jerry (Kathy) Gundlach; sister-in-law, Janet (Neal) Geraths; and many other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom Gundlach; brothers-in-law, Elton Paus, Bill Wescott, Jack Riley and Jim Dyke; and sisters-in-law, Sue Gundlach, Mary Lou Gundlach and Dorothy Dyke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St. Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 20, 2018, with Fr. Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial with Military Honors will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Oregon, with a luncheon to follow at the church. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Memorials may be made to Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 608-835-3515